Build a Machine Empire on iPad with Robot Tycoon

Robot Tycoon for the iPad allows players to conquer the world with a legion of ‘bots -- not through war, but by creating a business empire like no other.

In Robot Tycoon players build and manage a robot factory. Would-be entrepreneurs must carefully balance customer demands, pricing and human resources to grow the business from door-to-door sales to a big robot factory pumping robots out day and night.

The game gives players total control of the company. In the process, they encounter challenges on every aspect of the business:

• Sales: Start with making individual door-to-door sales and work your way up to filling major orders. Negotiate with customers to ensure profits. Get immediate feedback on good/bad sales
• Design and Production: Determine robot shape, color and personality to build different models. Follow a wiring map to get your robots ready for market
• Human Resources:  Hire and train employees
• Monitoring: Track your progress monthly and monitor what type of product is popular among your customers, including costs and profits for each period
• Expansion: Decide whether to stay small or move up to a store and eventually a manufacturing plant
• OpenFeint Support: Share your top score with friends worldwide

“Robots can be helpers, pets and even -- dare we say it? – friends. Robot Tycoon gives players the opportunity to become the Rockefeller of robots, creating and selling little ‘bots for fun and profit,” says Danta CEO, Hugo Diaz. “Building a business and making money never gets old. It can be played by both young people and MBA students with valuable takeaways for both segments.”

Developed by successful entrepreneurs at the Acton Foundation for Entrepreneurial Excellence, the game was created to address real-world business concepts and issues facing start-up companies. The title’s PC version has been used in top business curriculums like Harvard Business School and Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management to provide students with basic insights into running a company.

The original PC release of Robot Tycoon won the prestigious Horizon Interactive and Summit International awards.

Robot Tycoon is now available in the App Store for $4.99. For more information about Robot Tycoon and/or Danta, please visit www.robottycoon.com

About Danta

Danta Entertainment is a division of Danta Group that licenses and distributes educational games. Danta enables parents and educational institutions to create interactive, entertaining learning experiences on digital media.

The company works closely with the Acton Foundation for Entrepreneurial Excellence (AFEE), utilizing the Acton SIM Games as the main tool to provide virtual entrepreneurial experiences with instant feedback.

Danta's executive team has a record of more than ten years in the field and 3 million-plus satisfied customers in seven countries. Robot Tycoon is the company’s first title for the iPad.

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Summer Travel Games Encourage Parents to find the “Right Game / Right Child”

With summer on the horizon, many families are going to take video games with them, and there are also a ton of video games in hotels these days…

But how do you know what is the “right game for the right child”?

Everyone knows the difference between a “PG” and an “R” movie rating for children, but parents may not understand the different ways that the ESRB breaks down video games… the ESRB (Entertainment Software Ratings Board) is a non-profit group, designed to be a resource for parents, especially when they shop this holiday season… video games again expected to be at the top of many lists… 

Well, there is a cool NEW technology that debuted recently that provides info in seconds, and has especially interesting visuals to go with it.

Here’s a link to the new free app - http://www.esrb.org/mobile/

This application provides facts not reviews, and provides the information that went into why the game received the rating it did.

Would you believe that 90 percent – nine out of 10 times – when a game is purchased, a parent or guardian is present? 



ESRB KEY STATS

Video games are fast becoming one of the most popular forms of entertainment media
today, with software sales reaching $10.5 billion in 2009

The average age of a gamer today is 34. Just like movies and TV shows, not all video
games are meant for children

FTC reports that an adult is involved in the purchase of a game 89% of the time, so it’s
clear that parents must be educated about making informed choices

Various national, state and local PSA and public education campaigns get the message
to parents that there are tools they may use to make informed, sensible choices about
video games for their children and families

ESRB ratings are on virtually every game package; age ratings on front and content
descriptors on back provide information with which to make an educated purchase
decision

Parents should learn about and utilize both parts of the ratings, and consider
them a significant part of their decision about whether to purchase or rent a game

The rating summaries on ESRB’s website are a great supplemental source of
information, providing detailed descriptions of the specific content in a game that a
parent may want to know about

Retailers display signage explaining the rating system to consumers, and store
associates are trained to assist parents who need help choosing games

Major retailers have store policies restricting the sale or rental of M-rated games to
those under 17 without parental permission

The FTC’s most recent audit measured compliance with these store policies among
national retailers at 80%, far surpassing the rates of restriction for DVDs, music and
admittance to R-rated movies

Parents should be involved in and informed about their children’s video gaming;
monitor gameplay and play games with their children; check the rating each time they
buy or rent a game

Parents should also take advantage of parental controls that are featured on all new
game consoles

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Free Poynt App Helps Families Multitask

Parents today know that running the household is serious business. And like any other business, there is a hefty amount of multitasking involved. Poynt, the all-in-one GPS enabled local search app is a great app for the multitasking involved in managing a family. Poynt allows users to search for the best prices at nearby gas stations, the closest fast and healthy meal on the go, the latest PG movie showing, the closest urgent care, and local weather. Also, with Poynt’s new local events feature, it’s easy for users to check out events in the area- great for last minute family outings.

Poynt is currently being used by over 6.5 million unique users on Android, iPhone, Windows Phone 7, Blackberry and Nokia smart phones.  Poynt will also soon be available on the Blackberry Playbook.
 For more info about the monster multitasking app, visit http://www.poynt.com/

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Fiske Interactive - A College Guide for the iPad

For more than 25 years, millions of parents, counselors, and college-bound students have turned to The Fiske Guide to Colleges for an independent perspective on the distinctive personalities of the best and most interesting colleges and universities in the U.S., Canada, and Great Britain.

Now, the Fiske Interactive College Guide brings you every aspect of the book—plus much more—in an app!

Check out the video! (It’s only 78 seconds long) http://www.sourcebooks.com/next/apps/fiske-interactive-college-guide.html

Fiske Interactive allows you to go beyond the book and streamline your college search with the following resources and tools:

• Plan your college tour with built-in Google map function
• Find school deadlines and application dates
• Email admissions departments directly from the app
• Browse each college website
• Check out comparable campuses (“overlap schools”)

Fiske Interactive also allows parents and students to quickly and easily organize their top choices using lists and notes:

• Flag schools for a second look
• Categorize the schools you are interested in by using the “Safety Schools,” “Probable Schools,” and  “Reach Schools” list feature
• Add notes to each school

Fiske Interactive includes the hallmark Fiske Profiles that provide a candid, authoritative look at the academic climates and extracurricular scenes of 310+ colleges and universities. The app allows you to browse through the guide with a swipe of your finger, view photos of each campus, or search by your chosen criteria, including state, campus location, enrollment size, academic program, Fiske rating, or just a keyword.

It’s the next best thing to being on campus.

You’ll quickly find the Fiske Interactive College Guide to be your most trusted, on-the-go companion, bringing much-needed calm and sanity to one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make.

Fiske Interactive ($19.99) is available exclusively for the iPad.

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Story Before Bed and Sourcebooks Partner to Give Away Bestselling Picture Book to Military Families this Valentine’s Day!

A Story Before Bed (http://www.astorybeforebed.com/) has given away over 85,000 free recordable children’s eBooks to deployed and deploying parents in the U.S. Armed Forces. These stories, recordable and viewable on the online children’s book service, help keep families connected through long separations.
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, A Story Before Bed is partnering with Sourcebooks to provide the bestselling picture book, I Love You More by Laura Duksta, and illustrated by Karen Keesler for *free* to military subscribers. The free promotion starts TODAY February 9th, 2011 (ending Thursday, February 24th).

I Love You More is a perfect Valentine’s Day gift for a child or a parent, and Sourcebooks and A Story Before Bed are thrilled to make a recording of the book available free to military families. Existing military subscribers can use their regular subscription code to redeem I Love You More recordings through the site. Deployed or deploying military families who have yet to subscribe to our service can head to www.astorybeforebed.com/military to apply for a free subscription.

Thanks to all the military families for their sacrifice and service. We appreciate everything you do and hope this lovely book will help bring joy and love to this Valentine’s Day.


A Story Before Bed (http://www.astorybeforebed.com/) is the first and only service on the web that lets parents and grandparents record videos of themselves reading children’s books into their webcam. Kids can play back the recordings synchronized with the pages of the digital children’s book as often as they like in their web browser, and even on their iPad or iPhone via the free A Story Before Bed App in the App Store. The library currently has over 250 books for your reading and recording enjoyment and more are being added all the time. Additionally, A Story Before Bed won a Publishing Innovation Award at the recent Digital Book World Conference in New York City in the Children’s category.

Sourcebooks is a forward-thinking, independent publishing house with a passion for books and a dedication to the belief that books change lives. We are committed to innovative publishing, where every book is personal and every author’s voice has a place. We are a group of passionate, energetic and enthusiastic book lovers, and we are committed to helping readers experience each book. Sourcebooks has over 70 employees, publishes over 300 new titles each year, and celebrates their success with 15 New York Times Bestsellers. Sourcebooks is proud to be the largest woman-owned book publisher in the country. Visit http://www.sourcebooks.com/ for more information, and check out the Sourcebooks blog.
 
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New Peppa iPhone App

P2 Games is proud to announce its new Peppa Pig Polly Parrot App is now available on the App Store for iPhone and iPod touch.

Peppa Pig Polly Parrot App is an entertaining collection of three interactive games – plus a special bonus reward sticker book. Featuring original music and sound effects from the TV show, Polly Parrot is a great way for your children to enjoy their favourite characters when they are at home or on-the-go!

Activities include:

• Talking Parrot - Players can make Polly Parrot say a variety of silly phrases.
• Feed Parrot - Polly Parrot is hungry and wants her crackers.  Players count the correct number of crackers that Polly wants or select the correct ones based on the colour that Polly wants.  
• Where’s Polly - Oh dear Polly has escaped from her cage!  This is a hide and seek style game where players try to find Polly in a variety of indoor and outdoor locations.
• Sticker Book – Players collect virtual stickers and decorate a ‘sticker book’ with many different items and characters.

Gerry Whiteside, Director at P2 Games says: ‘We were overwhelmed by the enthusiastic response to the launch of our first Peppa Pig App, Happy Mrs Chicken and are excited to bring our second title to kids everywhere.’

The Peppa Pig Polly Parrot is available for £1.79 from the App Store on iPhone and iPod touch or at www.itunes.com/appstore.

For more details of other exciting Peppa Pig interactive games and activities, visit www.playwithpeppa.com

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Introducing The Daily

• The Daily is built from scratch for the iPad by some of the best in the business to bring you a package that’s smart, attractive, and entertaining.
• On Wednesday, February 2, Rupert Murdoch, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of News Corporation, announced the launch of The Daily on the iPad. Also present were Jon Miller from News Corporation, Eddy Cue from Apple, and The Daily’s Editor-in-Chief Jesse Angelo.
• The Daily takes full advantage of the iPad’s storytelling and sharing capabilities. Stories, photos, video, audio and graphics come alive the more you touch, swipe, tap and explore.
• The Daily publishes 365 days a year covering breaking news, sports, pop culture, entertainment, apps, games, technology, opinion, celebrity gossip and more.
• The Daily is absolutely free for two weeks from the time you download it to your iPad.
• The Daily is available through Apple’s iTunes subscription service and via the iPad App Store for $0.99 a week or $39.99 a year.
• The Daily will be offered on additional tablets over the coming months.
• While The Daily lives on the iPad, web-friendly versions of most of The Daily’s articles and features can be easily shared via Facebook, Twitter and email.
• The Daily covers news, sports, gossip & celebrity, opinion, arts & life, and apps & games.
• Launch advertisers on The Daily include HBO, Macy’s, Paramount, Pepsi Max, Range Rover, Verizon and Virgin Atlantic Airways.
• The Daily has bureaus in New York and Los Angeles, and stringers across the country.
• Some highlights of The Daily include:
• Original content every single day of the year
• Original videos
• 360-degree photos you can explore by swiping
• Immersive photography
• Interactive charts, info-graphics and clickable hot spots
• The option to save articles to read later
• Web-friendly versions of articles you can share via Twitter, Facebook and e-mail
• Your favorite sports teams’ scores, news and photos
• In-app commenting — including audio comments
• Your local weather
• Crossword and sudoku puzzles every day
• Executive staff bios are available at thedaily.com/about
• The Daily is available now on the App Store: http://itunes.com/apps/thedaily

About The Daily

The Daily is a first-of-its-kind daily national news publication built exclusively as an application for tablet computing. It provides readers the engaging experience of a magazine combined with the immediacy of the web and the need-to-know content of a newspaper, all while elevating user experience beyond the printed word. The Daily is a subscription-based news product, published 365 days a year, at the cost of $0.99 cents a week or $39.99 a year. For more information on The Daily go to: www.thedaily.com.



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Kirkus Reviews Awards "Teddy's Day" With The Coveted Kirkus Star In "5 Apps You Need to Check Out Now"

Leading book review website Kirkus Reviews, has named “Teddy’s Day” among the first apps to earn the coveted Kirkus star which is awarded to books of remarkable merit. The rating appeared in the feature “5 Apps You Need to Check Out Now.”

Kirkus Reviews was founded in 1933 as Kirkus Bookshop Services and is a powerful resource for millions of readers, writers, librarians, media executives and the publishing industry. Its reviews are a trusted and authoritative decision-making tool, crafted by specialists selected for their knowledge and expertise in a particular field.

Teddy’s Day, available via iTunes (search Auryn), is a premiere storytelling experience for the iPad dubbed an “Auryn” by its creators for its unique blend of story, gaming and art. “Teddy’s Day” follow-up “Teddy’s Night” was released in January, 2011. Both have earned acclaim for breaking new ground in the realm of story experiences and received enthusiastic reviews by parents and journalists alike. 

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Country Living Launches Treemail, the Tree-Carving iPhone App

Country Living released TREEMAIL, the tree-carving application for iPhone and iTouch!

Treemail is available NOW at http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/country-living-treemail/id416093694?mt=8

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, “classic romance” gets a tech-savvy makeover with the creation of Treemail, an innovative, tree-carving tool. 

Treemail allows users to “carve” customized messages on a virtual tree, which may include love notes, initials, a favorite quote, or even a marriage proposal...

Treemail is a one-stop digital shop for this year’s Valentine wishes.  Once the message is carved and complete, Country Living’s “digital cupid” allows users to share their “carvings” though email, Twitter and Facebook.

Treemail offers a variety of “tree carving” features:

• Ability to adjust the thickness of the carving tool
• Localize the canvas with a selection of  7 tree barks: American Elm, Balsam Fir, Magnolia, Palm, Red Cedar, Silver Burch, Sycamore
• Choose from 10 symbols including Heart, Star, “RSVP,” and more!

Country Living’s Treemail app for iPhone and iTouch is available at http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/country-living-treemail/id416093694?mt=8 for $0.99; it will be released for iPad later this year.

Declare your love to the masses by uploading your Treemail carving to Country Living’s Facebook page or TwitPic your cards via Twitter @countryliving.

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Life360 Family Safety App Hits One Million Families

Life360 today announced that one million families now utilize its award-winning family safety application for the iPhone and Android.  The app addresses parents’ top safety and security concerns with a focus on real-time information on the location of their children. The company has doubled the number of family accounts since November 2010, signifying the rapid adoption of Life360’s innovative use of location-based services (LBS) as part of an overall family safety solution, and its strong leadership position within the market.

Life360 saw rapid growth in late 2010 after several updates to its mobile application. It became the first family safety company to offer check-in capabilities, which provide a non-intrusive way for maintaining communication between parents and kids. Life360 wanted kids to be comfortable with – and therefore more likely to use – a check-in function versus forcing the parents to track their whereabouts all the time.

In addition, Life360 expanded its family safety app to multiple platforms – with compatibility on the nation’s two largest mobile operating systems, iPhone and Android. In fact, Android downloads increased significantly after the launch of the Life360 iPhone app because more families can now use the app, regardless of the type of phone.

“The fact that increasing numbers of families continue to download our app is validation that Life360 fills an important need in an expanding market,” said Chris Hulls, co-founder and chief executive officer of Life360. “Life360 is excited to bring location based services to people who gain a real benefit from the technology. We thank our users for their trust and support, and will continue to innovate to better keep their families safe.”

The company offers free apps in the iTunes App Store and Android Marketplace, and expects to release several more upgrades on both platforms soon. Versions for other mobile platforms are in development. For more details on Life360, including additional family safety services, visit www.life360.com/mobile.  

About Life360

Life360 is the way parents on the go keep their children safe, providing security to 1 million families. Recognized by Google and Facebook for its location-based safety communications system, Life360’s award-winning mobile and web products give parents a way to see where their child is located, when they need help and what are the threats around them. Everything is done in a convenient and secure way that doesn't interfere with busy schedules or personal freedom. By addressing the immediate concerns of parents in today's world, Life360 is rapidly redefining the safety and security landscape. For more information, visit www.life360.com.

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Free Poynt App Helps Families Multitask

It’s no news today that running a family isn’t as easy as a stylish mini van and a “Parenting for Dummies” how-to guide your mother in law picked up for you on clearance at Wal-Mart.  Being head of the household is serious business. And like any other business, there is a hefty amount of multitasking involved. Poynt, the all-in-one, GPS enabled local search app is a great app for the multitasking involved in managing a family. Poynt allows users to search for the best prices at nearby gas stations, the closest fast and healthy meal on the go, the latest PG movie showing, the closest urgent care, and local weather. Also, with Poynt’s new local events feature, it’s easy for users to check out events in the area- great for last minute family outings.

For more info about the monster multitasking app, visit http://www.poynt.com/

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20 Best iPhone Apps for Job Hunting

Just saw this great article on iPhone Apps to consider at the following website: http://www.onlinecertificateprograms.org/blog/2011/20-best-iphone-apps-for-job-hunting/

In college, no one ever bothers to tell students the tough truth that looking for a job is itself a full-time occupation. There are job boards to scour, resumes to type, cover letters to proofread, meetings to take, interviews to prepare for, and on and on. It can be daunting for anyone, especially recent grads just getting used to the pressure of the working world. There's no shortcut to making it easier to land a job — sorry — but there are plenty of ways you can streamline the job hunt and give yourself as many advantages as possible before, during, and after the all-important interview. These apps are a great place to start, whether you're looking for updated job listings or trying to brush up on what not to do when you meet with human resources. Most are free, and the rest are pretty inexpensive. (And really, if you're willing to pay several hundred dollars for a smartphone and contract, 99 cents isn't going to kill you.) Download away. And good luck.

1. LinkedIn (free): LinkedIn is a social network that's a lot more limited than Facebook, but that's a good thing. It's not meant for cat pictures or pithy status updates; it's about connecting with colleagues, friends, and everyone else you've ever known in an attempt to learn about new jobs as soon as they become available. The free app lets you manage your profile, search jobs, send messages, and research companies on the go. Great for last-minute refreshers before an interview.
2. Job Search by Indeed (free): Indeed.com is a wonderful job-search engine that combs multiple boards and displays all the results at once, so it's no surprise that its iPhone version is so popular. The app also saves recent job searches (e.g., "Manager" in "Los Angeles") for easy retrieval and updating.
3. Jobs by CareerBuilder (free): CareerBuilder is one of the most popular job-search sites around — they launched in 1995, which makes them ancient in Internet years — and the app version is just as helpful as the full site. You can search for work by keyword or location, sync with your existing profile, mark job listings as favorites, and email results to yourself. A necessary tool for anyone.
4. LinkUp (free): Some people question the worth of having multiple apps that cover multiple job boards and often provide overlapping results. Those people have a harder time finding work. The key to success in the job hunt is to cover as much ground as possible, and that means using as many tools as you can to bring in information about potential openings. LinkUp is another great aggregate that lists postings often found only on a company's specific website and not on general job boards, exposing you to more listings than other services.
5. CraigsPro (99 cents): There are many versions of Craigslist available via the App Store, but CraigsPro is one of the better ones. It's only a buck, and it lets you simultaneously search multiple cities for specific keywords. It also detects phone numbers in postings and gives you the option of calling the poster directly. A good way to spot new job openings in different markets.
6. Job Search Organizer: A must-have. Job Search Organizer is just what it sounds like: a way for you to keep track of every job you've applied for, manage your resume and info, and search for new listings.
7. Resume Pro ($2.99): A simple but effective way to get your c.v. out there, this app takes your personal and professional information (and a photo, if you desire) and works up a professional resume that can then be emailed as a PDF to recruiters, managers, and the like.
8. SnapDat (free): Making business cards can be expensive, so let this free app help you out. Create your own digital card that can be swapped with other app users via username searches or just emailed to new contacts. A helpful way to save some cash while looking for work.
9. Internship Seeker (free): Whether you're a college student searching for that perfect internship or a seasoned worker in need of a change of direction, this app can get you where you need to go. You can search open listings, earmark your favorites, and more.
10. iJobs (free): This simple, direct app does what it says it will: connect you with jobs in your area. The clean interface lets you search for jobs by ZIP code as well as limit those findings based on how far you're willing to travel.
11. Job Compass (free): This one's all about location. Rather than searching by keywords or salary, you let the map show you what's available in your surrounding area. A great way to find work that won't have you struggling with a bad commute.
12. AsapLocal (free): Although this app was originally designed to be a one-stop destination for people looking for local content, the job search function is great for anyone eager to discover the latest listings in their neighborhood.
13. Interview Buzz Lite (free): The free version of this app includes more than 50 popular questions with answers as well as 80 practice questions that will get you thinking about how to present yourself in an interview. It's important to be able to think on your feet, and this app can help you get ready.
14. JobServe Connect (free): Debuting online in 1993, JobServe Connect is an old-school job board that's still a favorite for those seeking employment. The iPhone app not only lets you search by various criteria but also get suggestions tailored to your experience and needs.
15. Evernote (free): This is a great way to stay organized. Evernote lets you keep track of all the little pieces of info that come your way during the job hunt, from websites to contact information to maps and directions. A life-changer for many people.
16. Job Search (free): One of the few apps to focus on videos, Job Search offers informative and funny clips designed to find the job that fits you best. Seeing interview tips played out in real time will give you a new perspective on the process.
17. SnagAJob (free): If you're looking for hourly work instead of a salaried position, check out SnagAJob. The map and list views highlight available hourly positions near you. Fantastic for those seeking part-time work between bigger gigs.
18. High Paying Jobs (free): A great app for those looking for work at a certain experience level. High Paying Jobs ranks offers by salary and benefits, and it pulls in offers from a variety of other aggregate sites.
19. vTie (free): This one's for the guys, specifically those who've made it to adulthood without learning to tie a necktie. The app is free and offers step-by-step instructions on how to tie a variety of knots, so you can show up to interviews looking your best. Just be sure to zip your fly.
20. Business Card Reader ($5.99): This is sick, and totally worth your $6. Job seekers are often inundated with business cards, whether they're picked up in interviews or collected at job fairs, and all that information can be hard to organize. This app takes a picture of a business card and then, through a process so magical it's probably really magic, uses that data to create a new contact in your address book. An indispensable tool.

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AURYN RELEASES "TEDDY'S NIGHT" SEQUEL TO THE POPULAR & INNOVATIVE "TEDDY'S DAY"

"Teddy's Night," the follow-up to the groundbreaking, critically acclaimed "Teddy's Day," has been released by Auryn and available here: http://tinyurl.com/2fndly4.  A hybrid experience that is part book, part interactive animation and includes age appropriate games, the Teddy releases are part of a new breed of storytelling experience eponymously dubbed an "Auryn" by the producer.

The "Teddy's Night" Auryn is an enchanting story about a little girl's curiosity regarding what her beloved teddy does when she goes to sleep. Created with proprietary animation technology by a team of feature film animation veterans, both "Teddy's Day" and "Teddy's Night" Auryns offer a world of wonder and imagination, where characters come to animated life and respond to playful taps and tickles.  Special features for "Teddy's Night" include: Interactive animation on every page, a customizable wall drawing, a block stacking game, a memory matching game, and more.

The Teddy Auryn line represents the highest quality, interactive digital storybook experiences available today.  "Teddy's Day," launched in November 2010 and was among the Top 50 iPad apps during the holiday season, named "New and Notable" by ITunes and heralded as the future of children's digital storybook experiences. Auryn Ink, the breakthrough watercolor app created by Auryn, was named in the "Top 7 Most Innovative Apps of 2010" by Fast Company.

Auryn's proprietary technology enables the company to produce motion media in any known style including those never before seen in animation such as oil paint, pastel and pen and ink. By uniting leading technologists, noted storytellers and exceptional animation production, Auryn produces digital storybooks and other creative apps that are truly original. For more on the company please visit: www.auryn.com.

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